Naturopathic Consultation with Nicole Ferguson
Nicole Ferguson offers a naturopathic consultation with a functional approach, focusing on lifestyle, nutrition, and herbal medicine to address clients’ health concerns. When necessary, functional medical testing is incorporated to identify the root cause of the issue, providing a thorough and personalized approach to healing.
Nicole recognizes that the food we eat plays a vital role in our overall health. The right food choices can ease disease, while poor choices may contribute to it. Herbs, as concentrated forms of food, can be especially powerful when used in tinctures, powders, or loose herbs. These form two primary focus points in Nicole’s practice, ensuring that both nutrition and herbal medicine are central to the healing process.
The objective of Nicole’s naturopathic consultations is to help the body return to balance. Whether clients attend appointments in person or virtually, Nicole’s aim is to educate them about their health and explain the necessary lifestyle changes. She believes the body always strives toward health, and with the right guidance, it can achieve it.
During consultations, Nicole provides ample time to discuss each client’s health concerns. She takes a comprehensive approach to understanding current health issues and exploring all available treatment options. Additionally, she may ask clients to send a photo of their eye for an iridology assessment, offering further insight into their overall wellness.
In some cases, Nicole may recommend laboratory testing, which could include stool, hair, urine, or blood tests, depending on the symptoms presented. These tests, conducted through external laboratories like My Gutmap, Genova Diagnostics, Invivo Clinical, Cambridge Nutritional Sciences, and Regenerus Labs, can be a cost-effective way to avoid unnecessary treatments by pinpointing the exact issue. Common tests recommended include complete gut profiles, thyroid, adrenal assessments, and the DUTCH hormone profile.
When a body shows signs of disease, it is often due to deficiencies. Nicole emphasizes that modern food alone may not be sufficient to correct these imbalances, as nutrient depletion in soils and pesticide use can significantly affect food quality. In these cases, Nicole may recommend herbs and supplements to support the healing process.
Follow-up consultations are typically scheduled 1 to 3 months after the initial session, depending on the recommended changes. Many clients opt for regular follow-ups, either monthly or quarterly, to continue their progress. Nicole’s practice is rooted in the ethos of treating the individual, not just the disease.
For clients who have recently had tests conducted by their doctor or another professional, Nicole asks that they bring these results to the consultation for a more comprehensive understanding of their health.
All consultations can be conducted in person or via phone, FaceTime, or WhatsApp.
Pricing.
Note: Nicole is currently not taking on new clients, but testing and advice are available through colon hydrotherapy sessions.
Prices – not currently taking on any new clients, testing and advice is still offered via colonic Hydrotherapy sessions
Please note: a deposit of £40 is required upon booking.
Initial consultation up to 60 minutes £145.
Follow up to 45 minutes £60
Bank transfer, card and cash payments are accepted
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Look Absolutely Fabulous this ChristmasIt might still be a little too early to decide how you are going to dress your christmas tree this year (although I am sure there are one or two of you will disagree with me, check here for interesting ideas!). It is definitely not too early to decide what you will be wearing to your Christmas party though! Have you got your dress sorted yet? What about those heels you’ve had your eyes on (I’ve got mine already)..
Whilst you deal with your outfit why not leave your make up to the experts? We are offering bespoke festive season beauty and make up packages. Stand out from the crowd. Get noticed with this amazing offer. Light up the room and turn heads!
If you’re stuck for ideas let our girls advise you on what’s hot this season and what would suit you. Why not look like the stars with a tailored beauty makeover. Whether you are heading out with friends, your other half, work colleagues or your nearest and dearest you will want to look Absolutely Fabulous this Christmas.
Check out these 5 reasons to choose Nadia and Mirella to make you Look Absolutely Fabulous this Christmas:
- Highly trained and experienced makeup artist and beauty therapist with over 20 years overall experience with training in the US and London
- Only the best quality and personalised products will be used to ensure your makeover is perfect for you (including Mac, Tom Ford, Urban Decay, Becca and Giorgio Armani)
- Get your beauty and wellbeing services done in one place, with the professionals you already trust
- Flexible hours to suit your party this festive season
- Assurance that your makeup/beauty professional will listen to your requirements and tailor their skills ensuring your best assets are highlighted keeping in line with what’s on trend now!
We have 7 Absolutely Fabulous packages for you to choose from:
- “Getting Ready!” – 1 x Party makeup with lash application. 50 min’s – £35
- “Almost Ready!” 1 x manicure, 1 x party makeup. 90 min’s – £60
- “Pretty Much Ready!” 1 x file + paint, 1 x party makeup. 60 min’s – £45
- “I’m Ready!” 1 x Shellac nails, 1 x party makeup with lash application. 2 hours – £60
- “All About Eyes!” 1 x brow wax + brow tint + eyelash tint, 1 x party makeup. 90 min’s £60
- “The Ultimate!” 1 x Shellac manicure + pedicure, 1 x party makeup. 2 hours – £90
- “The Bodyworks!” 1 x Shellac manicure + pedicure. 1 x All About Eyes package. 3 hours – £115
We are also offering 10% off when 2 of you make a booking! That means you and a friend can look Absolutely Fabulous for Christmas together.
For all bookings and enquiries please email us at info@thebodyworkspractice.co.uk We will be more than happy to help
We look forward to making your Christmas Party something extra special this year.
Keep your eyes peeled for our beauty and makeup classes in 2017!
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What is Love?‘What is love’ was a 1993 hit for Trinidadian-German Eurodisco artist “Haddaway.” It reached the dizzying heights of number 2 in the UK singles charts but was not my favourite song of the year dear reader. It was an eclectic year for chart music as I recall, we had the likes of Chaka Demus and Pliers with “Tease Me. 2 Unlimited told us over and over and over again that there is “No Limit” (to how annoying a song can be!) House of pain told us to “Jump around.” Take That and Lulu relit our fires. And Mr Blobby topped the charts for 7 weeks. 7 long weeks!! How did we every let that happen?
I was 16 and to say I was heavily influenced by music is an understatement. I wanted to listen to everything out there. I wanted to learn all the words to all my favourite songs. I would sit there patiently by the radio with my fingers hovering over the play and record buttons (you had to press them both to record on my old Aiwa system) to capture all the words to Snow’s “Informer” (or at least what I thought were the words..) My biggest decisions each week amassed to what 7 inch was going to wind its way into my record collection. Life was easy, Life was carefree. I didn’t have to worry about whether I want to be in our out of Europe. I didn’t have to sift through hours and hours of TV coverage of referendum debates to understand that I was thoroughly befuddled (what a great word), banjaxed and flabbergasted (another one of my favourite words). I promise I will keep my thoughts on anything EU to myself. What I am saddened by is the rip that has now torn its way through the country, dividing families and friends, work colleagues and neighbours. We seem to have lost our way a little, we have lost the love mon ami.
So What is Love and do we really need to read about it Karl!? Yes, yes I say we definitely need to read and learn a little more about it. If we don’t then my work here is all in vain. I will be saddened by your lack of compassion for my passion for love in this new era we find ourselves in. More, now than ever we should be mindful of those in our lives and how our actions and thoughts shape our relationships. The news has been filled with catastrophic events from shootings, stabbings, race hate and homophobia to name but a very few of the headlines we are intravenously fed each day. It literally makes my blood boil (I started this newsletter on Monday afternoon and now sadly/inevitably/predictably/disappointingly England’s exit from the Euro’s on Monday night has bought further hate to our doorstep). Sigh!
The Daily Mail used to run a cartoon on the back page called “Love is….“ Illustrated by Kim Casali. They were very cute, sassy and simply drawn (this is by no means derogatory) messages of what actions could simply be termed as…. Love! Ahhh, beautiful. James Murphy from LCD Soundsystem (who made a cracking return at Glastonbury this weekend by the way) sang that “love is an astronaut, it comes back but it’s never the same.” Such a great lyric!
I want to provide you with more of a framework to hang your heart on than cartoons and songs. Rules, guidelines, protocols, call them what you like. They are a sure way of thinking about the other person/people/animal(s)/vegetable(s)/mineral(s) (delete as appropriate) in your life. I cannot lay claim to fame on these 5 easy notions, I am merely the middle man here. These beauties are the brain child of Gary Chapman, author of “The 5 Love languages.”
1. Words of affirmation – Encouraging, supportive words; Regular praise. Tell someone how nice they look. Affirming that the top they wearing really suits them.
2. Acts of service – Doing something for someone that you know they would like for you to do. Rubbing a back or foot. Doing that DIY job. Taking the dog/cat/kids/grandparents out for a walk. Making a nice brew
3. Receiving gifts – Giving presents with thought, effort and meaning behind them. This extends to gestures too (PS, it is my birthday coming up next month, so email me and I will tell you what I want : ))
4. Quality time – Simply undivided, uninterrupted, unrivalled attention.
5. Physical touch – Holding hands, cuddles, hugs, a sympathetic arm around the shoulder, massages, fist bumps, high 5’s (ok those last 2 are a little tenuous as the contact time is nanoseconds, but you get my drift)
These 5 key elements make up the periodic table of love (could have been a Barry White song that..) These are the foundations for ALL good relationships. What are your priorities? Can you place those 5 elements into a top 5? Each of us is unique and individual, meaning that our needs are exclusive too. How does your partner/friend/mother/sister/work colleague fair? What are their top 5’s? To build a good relationship, enhance a current one or to mend a broken one you could do a lot worse than straying from these 5 simple love lore’s.
Here is The Bodyworks top 5 (I have used some artistic licence here, simply because I can dear reader. This is more of a list of how we provide you with these 5 laws. Your top 5’s should be what you want from a relationship):
1. Physical touch – This is what we are all about. Without the ability to touch our patients we simply wouldn’t have a business.
2. Quality time – What more can I say?! Anytime spent within the peaceful little haven of 7 Nork Way is bliss.
3. Acts of service – Your wish is our every command! Ok, not quite. As Meatloaf sang in 1993 – “I would do anything for love, but I won’t do that.” Your health is the pinnacle of our priorities (sounds much more professional)
4. Words of affirmation – Not only do we tell you how fabulous you are, we offer reassurance and professional help and guidance to get you back on track
5. Receiving gifts – We try to do this regularly. So, here it is (it is a blooming long newsletter for this one short message Karl!! I know, I know. But it’s been fun right?!) We are offering 10% off the following treatments in July:
Swedish massage Tuesday 10-5 with Sam
Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage and Pregnancy Massage Wednesday 10-3 with Meg, Michelle and Naomi
Call 01737 850117 or email us on info@thebodyworkspractice.co.uk to book your appointment
As you can probably tell I have used some artistic licence here (it is my newsletter after all.) This is more of a list of how we provide you with these 5 laws. Your top 5’s should be what you want from a relationship, what your priorities are.
Go forth mon amours, spread the “Power of love.” We can “Heal the world,” we can live in “Sweet harmony” because “We are family.” (All number 1’s in the UK in 1993)
K&N – helping you understand the way your Body Works since 2009
01737 850117
PS: visit us on Facebook and tell us what love is. Finish this line – “Love is………” Follow the link here –
https://www.facebook.com/ThebodyworksPractice/
What is herbal medicine?
Herbal medicine uses plants for medicine to help get the body back into balance. It has been used for thousands of years all over the world. Many of our common pharmaceutical medicines are derived from herbs.
Many forms of herbal medicine can be applied, the most common is orally with either tinctures (alcohol based), powders, capsules or the whole dried herb.
Each remedy is custom made according to what is discussed in your consultation.
Herbal Medicine is part of Nicole’s naturopathy consultation
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All consultations can be carried out in person or Phone / WhatsApp
Prices
Initial consultation up to 60 minutes £145. Please note a deposit of £40 is required upon booking.
Follow up to 45 minutes £60
Herbal tinctures per week £12.50
Herbal powder per week £7.50